Drawpile como alternativa Linux a Paint
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Nuestra opinión
Drawpile is a capable replacement for Paint if you need more advanced features like layers, animation, or collaborative drawing, but it's overkill for quick, simple edits. Typical Paint users who just crop images or draw basic shapes will find Drawpile unnecessarily complex. However, artists, educators, or teams wanting real-time collaboration and pressure-sensitive tablet support will benefit. It runs natively on Linux and is actively maintained. For basic tasks, simpler Linux tools like Pinta or KolourPaint may suit better, but Drawpile is solid if you're moving beyond Paint’s limits.
- Licencia
- GPL-3.0+
- Precio
- Gratis
- Última versión
- 2.3.1 (21 de octubre de 2026)
- Valoración
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Lo que funciona igual
- Both allow freehand drawing and basic shape tools
- Support for raster image editing
- Available on Linux and Windows
- Supports common image formats like PNG and JPEG
- Simple UI for direct canvas interaction
Lo que cambia
- Drawpile supports real-time collaboration; Paint does not
- Drawpile has layers and blending modes; Paint has no layer support
- Drawpile includes an animation timeline; Paint has no animation features
- Drawpile requires more system resources and setup
- Paint is simpler and faster for quick edits
Abrir tus archivos de Paint
Drawpile can open and export common raster formats like PNG and JPEG, which covers most files created in Paint. If you save a Paint image in BMP or another standard format, Drawpile should handle it without issue. However, Drawpile does not support older or obscure formats by default, and complex layer data won’t translate back to Paint. For basic sharing, export as PNG. Native .drawpile files are not readable by Paint.
Pasar de Paint a Drawpile, paso a paso
- Install Drawpile via your package manager or Flathub
- Open a saved Paint image (PNG, JPEG, BMP) in Drawpile
- Use the brush, line, or shape tools as needed
- Save your work in PNG for compatibility
- Explore layers and brush settings if needed
- Join or host a session if collaborating
Funciones clave de Drawpile
- Dibujo colaborativo en tiempo real con múltiples usuarios
- Soporte para capas y modos de mezcla de capas
- Línea de tiempo de animación con edición cuadro por cuadro
- Modelo de sesión cliente-servidor para alojar dibujos
- Soporte de sensibilidad a la presión y la inclinación de la tableta
- Grabación y reproducción de sesiones de dibujo
- Pinceles personalizados y preajustes de herramientas
- Multiplataforma: Linux, Windows, macOS
Cómo instalar Drawpile en Linux
flatpak install flathub net.drawpile.drawpilePreguntas frecuentes
Can I use Drawpile offline?
Yes, you can use Drawpile entirely offline. The collaboration features require networking, but single-user drawing works without any connection.